Wall Types & materials

What is the purpose of a wall?

• It provide access from the outside into a building, as well as passage between interior spaces.

• It enclose, separate, and protect its interior spaces.

• It is used for light and ventilation of interior spaces.

What is a load bearing wall?

• interior walls that just separate spaces.

• Walls just for beauty.

• carry the structural weight of the building.

Interior walls are also called (a)   walls.

Which wall framing method is commonly used today?

• Balloon Framing

• Platform Framing

(a)   is a mixture of sand, coarse aggregate, Portland cement, and water.

(a)   is manufactured by firing molded clay or shale and vary widely in color, texture, and dimension.

Building stone is divided into three basic types: rubble, flagstone, and ashlar. Which stone consists of flat pieces, 2 to 4 inches thick, of irregular shapes?

(a)  

Building stone is divided into three basic types: rubble, flagstone, and ashlar. Which stone is composed of round rocks of various sizes?

(a)  

Building stone is divided into three basic types: rubble, flagstone, and ashlar. Which stone is cut into pieces of uniform thickness for laying in coursed or

non coursed patterns?

(a)  

Gypsum board is also known as:

Check all that are correct.

• Drywall

• Wallboard

• Sheet rock

• Plasterboard

• Studs